42021 Highway 621 Gonzales, LA 70737 A People Set Apart Parish Staff Pastor.....Rev. Rubin Reynolds Administrative Assistant....Julie Carpenter Administrative Assistant.....Sandy Dardeau Bookkeeper..Renae Schexnaydre Business Manager...Kathleen LoCicero Consultant on Call...Sammy Chestovich Director of Christian Formation...Mary Kruse Maintenance Supervisor.......Ron Duhon Pastoral Associate.........Robin Richardson PSR Secretary...Sharon Buquoi Jr. Youth Director........Dana Millet Sr. Youth Director......Garrett Tregre Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil Mass:......... 4:00 pm Sunday Masses...8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am Monday, Wednesday - Friday......8:30 am Tuesday Communion Service...8:30 am Reconciliation Saturdays: 3-3:30 pm and before daily Mass. Other times by appointment with priest. Parish School of Religion Principals: Patricia Sanchez..........High School Flory Reynolds... Middle & Primary School Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday...8:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday..........8:00 am to Noon Telephones Parish Office...... (225) 647-8461 Fax......(225) 647-5125 E-mail:..........stmark@eatel.net April 17, 2016 Lord, hear our prayer. New Parishioners: Please complete the registration form which can be found on our website and return to the parish office. Church Certificates: For all sacramental certificates, contact Julie Carpenter at 225-647-8461 Sacrament of Baptism: Baptisms are held the First Sunday of each month, following 11:00 a.m. Mass. Parents of infants and children under age 7 are to attend 1 Baptism Seminar. (If pregnant, attend as early as possible during the pregnancy.) Baptism Seminars are held on the Tuesday following the first Sunday of the month at 6:30 pm. *Baptism of children 7 years and older must go through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults adapted for Children. Contact Mary Kruse at 225-647-8461 Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA): For adults inquiring about becoming Catholic and baptized Catholics who lack Confirmation and Holy Communion, contact Donna Chestovich at 225-938-0985. Sacrament of Matrimony: Christian Burial: Couples need to contact the parish office six months prior to their planned wedding date. Families should contact the parish office, as soon as possible, prior to making other funeral arrangements. Pastoral Care of the Sick: Contact the office in regards to those who are seriously ill, hospitalized and homebound. Emergency calls are made immediately. Vocations for Priesthood and Religious Life: Contact the office of Vocations and Seminarians at 225-336-8779 or visit their website at www.diobr.org. Prayer Line Request: Contact the Parish Office 225-647-8461 Visit our website: www.stmarkgonzales.org for vital information or like us on Facebook
April 17 6:00 pm Schedule of Events Senior Youth Group April 18 6:00 pm April 19 9:00 am April 24 2:00 pm 6:00 pm 1st Eucharist/Confirmation Parent meeting Adult Confirmation 6:00 pm Young Adult Ministry meeting Blue Army 10:00 am Moms & Tots 6:00 pm Adult Choir Practice 6:30 pm KC/Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Junior Youth Group Laser Tag VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 11 15, 2016 Join us for CAVE QUEST!! $25.00 per student Registering NOW!! Registration forms are available online, in the vestibules of the church, or in the parish office. Mass Intentions The Book of Mass Intentions to honor our deceased family, friends and loved ones will be open Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 8:00 am in the parish office. This will be for the time period of July through December 2016. 1st Communion Prep Day and practice will be held on Saturday, April 30th. Sign in at 8:45. At least 1 parent and student are to attend. The presentation will be from 9:00-11:00 am in the Activity Center. Please make every effort to attend this practice. SPECIAL NOTE TO ALL LIGHT LANE FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS: Thanks to each one of you for the time you dedicated to the success of our festival this year. We would not have realized the successful weekend that we had if not for your dedicated service and your support of St. Mark Church. Additional Easter Flower Donations were made in memory of: Yve & Una Braud Putsy Braud L.P. Bourque Matt Lowe C.J. Malcolm & Janet Puckett Thomas E. Robeau Bernice Robeau Elmer & Annette Tarver Lenny P. Blocker Vernon & Fay Altazan Fourth Sunday of Easter April 17, 2016 I have made you a light to the Gentiles, that you may be an instrument of salvation to the ends of the earth. Acts 13:47b Fiscal Year 2015 16: Stewardship of Treasure 39th Sunday, March 27, 2016 Building Fund Envs, loose cks, ACH & 2nd collection Weekly Budget - /+ Offertory $ 11,723.02 $ 11,826.92 $ (103.90) Maintenance $ 2,508.00 $ 2,730.77 $ (222.77) Pop Coin $ 168.51 $ 168.51 Total $ 14,399.53 $ 14,557.69 $ (158.16) March 2016 Monthly Note -/+ $ 5,182.89 $ 5,694.70 $ (511.81) Thank you for your generous stewardship contributions.
St. Mark Mother s Day Out Beginning September 2016 9 12 with extended day option till 1:30 for children ages 2, 3, and 4 (4yr olds must be 4 after September 30) 2-3 - 5 day availability classes are filling quickly! REGISTER YOUR CHILD WHILE THERE IS STILL SPACE AVAILABLE. Primary Youth Group Open to all 2nd & 3rd grade students *** Remember to bring your bag lunch! Senior Youth Meeting April 17th 6:00 pm Open to all students grades 8th 12th Junior Youth Meeting Open to all 4th - 7th grade students April 24th 2:00 pm Laser Tag All are welcome! Contact the parish office for details. Adoration Chapel There are several hours that need committed adorers and/or prayer partners for the Adoration Chapel. If you can commit one hour a week to visit with Jesus, please contact Julie Carpenter in the parish office at 225-647-8461 to schedule your hour. A Vocation View On this Good Shepherd Sunday, we celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life, especially for our diocese, that God will raise good shepherds in our midst. If God is calling you, call or email Fr. Matt Dupre at 225.336.8778, mdupre@diobr.org or visit www.diobr.org/vocations.
Super Sweets Competition Adults: Cakes 1 st Brandy Langlois 2 nd Jessica Stein 3 rd Ruth Duplessis Cupcakes 1 st Terri Simoneaux 2 nd Shannon Lacour 3 rd Jennifer & Olivia Gautreaux Cookies- 1 st Cyndy Braud Candy 1 st Pamela McKnight Overall Adult winner: Brandy Langlois Children: Candy 1 st Jeremiah Kehn 2 nd Jonah Kehn Cakes 1 st Klaus Kehn 2 nd Kole Carline Cupcakes- 1 st Elijah Kehn 2 nd Adison Gomez 3 rd Sophia Tureau Cookies- 1 st Abby Mathews Children s Bars & Brownies: 1 st Alexis Stein 2 nd Rebecca Hardee 3 rd Elijah Kehn Honorable Mention: James Gomez Carrie Tureau Overall Children s Winner: Elijah Kehn Car Show Winners: People s Choice, James Lambert 1930 Ford Model A Best of Show- Dwayne LeGlue 1971 Chevy Camaro Best Paint - Alvin Hebert 1976 Dodge Truck, Black Warlock Best Engine - Poto Babin 1955 Chevy Best Interior - Alvin Ruiz 1955 Chevy 210 Top 15 Dale Hidalgo 1951 Mercury Lead Sled Fro Haydel 1957 Chevy BA 2D HT Sam Lanoux 1966 Chevelle Stacy Paille 1968 Chevy Camaro Todd LeBlanc 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback Johnny Noel - - 1983 Chevrolet C10 Joey Dinino 1969 Buick GS California Blaine Gautreau 1971 Chevy C10 Shea Wing 2001 Chevy Silverado Gabe Guedry 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Evan Gonzales 1972 Chevy C10 Super Cab Danny Bargas 1940 Ford Sedan Ray Mayers 1928 Ford AA Ton & ½ Truck Wally Waguespack 1976 Avanti II James Lambert 1930 Ford Model A Mini Pot Competition Winners: Individual Category: 1 st Tommy Mathews, 2 nd Gregg Gaudin, 3 rd Brent Decoteau Family Category: 1 st Brock Melancon, 2 nd Gabe Melancon, 3 rd Ally Frazier A big thank you goes out to everyone who participated in the competition events. Your efforts helped make this year s Light Lane Festival a huge success. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE RAFFLE WINNERS Ipad mini David Wactor Smart TV Gregg Gaudin BBQ Pit David Johnson Quilt Audrey Braud
The story of humanity is the story of falling away from God. But the story of God is...mercy. 8 Sessions to Change Your Life God formed a Covenant with our first parents. He desires a personal covenant, a covenant of mercy, with you. In Christ He has opened wide the Doors of Mercy especially for us who are weak and afraid of asking for help. Doors of Mercy: Exploring God s Covenant With You is an 8 week journey through salvation history, from God s merciful promises to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David, to the prophets call to renewal, to the fulfillment of God s promises in Christ. During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, explore how God makes His Mercy present to you, in ordinary and extraordinary ways. Walk through the Doors of Mercy. Your life will never be the same. YEAR OF MERCY: MOMENTS OF MERCY www.usccb.org Each month our Moments of Mercy will offer brief reflections on mercy and concrete suggestions of how we can live out the mercy that God offers us all. These are perfect for busy days since they help us to slow down for just a few minutes and think about the gifts God has blessed us with and how we can share them. April s Moment of Mercy While Lent was a penitential season, the Easter season (which lasts longer than the Lenten season!) reminds us of the joy we have in the merciful love of God. The most obvious example of God's merciful love was shown to us in the Paschal Mystery of Christ. The culmination of this Paschal Mystery, following the suffering and Death of Christ, is his Resurrection, which is our assurance that Christ triumphs over death. Not only do we rejoice in this eternal victory, we also rejoice that, through our faith and participation in the sacraments, we can share in Christ's triumph as God extends his salvific mercy toward us. The Jubilee of Mercy reminds us that God "delights in mercy" (Mi 7:18), and so should we! 1. At the end of the day, spend some time in reflection, on your own or with others, rejoicing in the love and mercy that was shown to you by God and others today. Even if you had a rough day, where did you see God's love present in your life? 2.Read through Pope Francis's letter about this Jubilee Year, Misericordiae Vultus.... Notice the different ways in which he relates mercy to the joy of living our Christian faith. Again everyone is invited to participate. Sessions will begin Thursday, May 12th at 6:30pm for eight consecutive weeks. Mark your calendar! Let Robin know if you are interested by bringing your $25.00 for your Study Guide to the parish office by noon April 15th. Registra on Parish Name Phone/Cell # Email Address I understand that my registra on of $25.00 includes: 1) my Doors of Mercy Study Guide, and 2) access for myself to Streaming Video of the video lessons The Catholic Home Missions Appeal will take place next week. One way that this appeal works to support home mission dioceses in the United States is by suppor ng seminarian forma on in poor dioceses. The blessing of seminarians places a financial burden on these dioceses, because educa ng each seminarian costs $35-40K per year. Your support is needed for these young men so that they might go back and serve their parishes. Please strengthen the Church at home by making a generous gi to next week s appeal and placing it in the first collec on.
Today s Readings First Reading The Jews angrily reject Paul and Barnabas preaching. They then turn their energies to the Gentiles (Acts 13:14, 43-52). Psalm We are his people, the sheep of his flock (Psalm 100). Second Reading John envisions a great whiterobed multitude standing before the throne and before the Lamb. (Revelation 7:9, 14b-17). Gospel My sheep hear my voice; they follow me. I give them eternal life (John 10:27-30). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. THE SHEPHERD S FLOCK In Christian art, the earliest depictions of Jesus Christ were not of his crucifixion or of his resurrection. The first known renderings of Jesus show him as the Good Shepherd, the image put before us in today s readings. In the Gospel passage Jesus reveals that he is the shepherd and his followers are his flock. In the first and second readings, we are told more about the flock. The passage from Acts assures us that both Jews and Gentiles are called to follow Jesus. It is faith, not birthright, that makes us part of the company of believers. In the passage from the book of Revelation we learn that the flock that follows this Lamb of God will also be washed in his blood. They will endure a time of trial before they enjoy eternal life. Be assured of the promise, we are told, but know there is a price to be paid. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Readings for the Week (Year C).Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 The Sanctuary Light Wilson Fontenot, M/M John Mayer, M/M Oneal Bourque Masses for the Week Saturday, April 16, 2016 4:00 p.m. Sylvania Gautreaux fly., Isaac Braud fly., Harry Cross Sr. fly., Carolyn Bercegeay fly., Nathan Bercegeay fly., M/M Aubert Millet, Alexis Cole Porta and for our Parish Family (living and deceased Sunday, April 17, 2016 8:00 a.m. Jumonville fly. 9:30 a.m. Margaret Hidalgo 11:00 a.m. For the People of St. Mark Parish Monday, April 18, 2016 8:30 a.m. Laura Parrino Tuesday, April 19, 2016 8:30 a.m. Communion Service Wednesday, April 20, 2016 8:30 a.m. M/M John Kruse and for our Parish Family (living and deceased) Thursday, April 21, 2016 8:30 a.m. Memorial Guild Friday, April 22, 2016 8:30 a.m. M/M Ludivic Patin Saturday, April 23, 2016 4:00 p.m. George & Marge Balint, Mac Delaune fly., Alvin Naquin, Diana DuBois, Joseph C. Roppolo, and for our Parish Family (living and deceased) Sunday, April 24, 2016 8:00 a.m. For the People of St. Mark Parish 9:30 a.m. Dagan, Tadd, M/M Adrian Red Fife, M/M Leo Ricca 11:00 a.m. Wilson Fontenot The Book of Mass Intentions will open Wednesday, April 27th for the period of July-December 2016